What would happen if the Moon disappeared? How big is the universe, really? And what happens to atoms inside a black hole? Marshall and Lindsay get the answers to some cosmic questions in this special mailbag episode!
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May 29
Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon!
You asked, we answered! In this mailbag episode, we're tackling three big kid questions: why does the ground keep spinning after you stop? Do magnets work in space? And could a peacock and a platypus ever be BFFs? We get answers from real experts, as well as reading your reviews ... Show More
25m 22s
May 15
Pluto and the Planetary Pandemonium - Encore
This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from the past! It’s a scientific controversy of planetary proportions! Is Pluto a planet, or not? You decide, after we present two sides of an epic astronomy argument. Back in 2006, the International Astronomer’s Union voted o ... Show More
24m 2s
May 2023
What Do You Believe? Question It. | The Show
In disruptive times like these, it can be useful to expand your mind with radical new ideas, especially when they challenge your own assumptions. We need to remember that discomfort can be the first step in genuine learning, but only if we’re open to it.
Today’s guest, Malcolm Co ... Show More
1h 52m
Apr 2025
Do you know about semiconductors? ⚡💻
Semiconductors might be tiny, but they do BIG things! In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we explore what semiconductors are, how they’re made, and why they’re so important in everything from smartphones and laptops to space rockets and self-driving cars. This episode is perf ... Show More
26m 3s
Feb 2022
WeWow Day 5: Let's Meet Inventor, Lewis Latimer
Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today, they're learning about Lewis Latimer, a Black inventor behind some of the greatest inventions of his time, while listening to one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When, Wow!" And don't forget to stock up your invent ... Show More
30 m